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'Stop Netradyning me!': Can an app and a camera make you a better driver?

While the Netradyne company's Driver-i application and in-cab road- and/or driver-facing cameras promise safety "gamification," Long Haul Paul, and some other operators, find well more than just a game.

April 9, 2025

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SOCRadar's free service to protect your business from dark web hackers

There's a war going on for your passwords, with hackers constantly innovating new ways to capture your credentials and sell them on the dark web. A free service hopes to watch owner-operators' backs through it all.

April 8, 2025

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August 13, 2026

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How much of the freight surge has come courtesy of expected tariffs?

The Port of Laredo saw a 48.5% surge year-over-year during Q1, and imports from Canada were also up. How long will it last? Also: Great Dane dry vans recalled; Highway Angel recognized for helping fellow trucker.

April 7, 2025

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Overdrive Radio

Freight signals encouraging (for now): ATBS' annual owner-operator income update

Rates fell in 2024, and revenues for the average owner-operator continued down, yet income was up, a sure sign that successful owners tightened the belt, increasing efficiency. Compare your performance against the averages here.

April 7, 2025

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DOT calls for public input on regulations to remove, modify

The DOT is asking for input on regulations, guidance and more that can be modified or repealed. A similar deregulatory exercise was pursued by President Trump's first-term FMCSA, with some results. Here's how you can weigh in.

April 4, 2025

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Trooper guilty in CDL test scheme | $755M truck parking bill in House

The former trooper allegedly gave passing scores to at least 17 CDL applicants regardless of whether they passed or not. Also: $755M truck parking legislation has bipartisan support; spot freight indicators up across segments; Pilot details Q1 expansions.

April 2, 2025

Trucker of the Year

Accumulated wisdom of 34 years, 4.1 million miles: Trucker of the Year honored at MATS

In this video, track through owner-op Alan Kitzhaber's career and catch the moment he was presented with the 1/42nd-scale model of his 1995 Kenworth T600, "trophy" for the big win. Here, the full interview with Overnight Drive radio host Steve Sommers.

April 2, 2025

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Freight markets, fraud, predatory towing, pay-to-park: Small-biz trucking challenges

Setting the issues stage for MATS, this wide-ranging discussion on small-biz and other industry-wide challenges ended with a clarion call for Congress to finish what it's started and dedicate millions in funding to free truck parking.

April 1, 2025

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AI for owner-ops? 'Hey Bubba' AI wants to deal with brokers for you

With big brokers outsourcing routine communications to AI tools, owner-operators and small fleets can now fight fire with fire with their own bot. Its name is "Bubba."

April 1, 2025

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'Keep digging': Trucker of the Month Dice Mayhem's Trucking seeds growth

Hunter and Tim Hubbard operate two dump trucks around northern Virginia. The couple started the business in 2019, working consistently toward better profits despite numerous challenges. Investment in a road tractor to haul cattle aims to expand business.

March 31, 2025

Hunter Hubbard's 2005 Kenworth W900

Trucker of the Year

Trucker of the Year honored at MATS with replica of his T600, Bostrom seat

Alan Kitzhaber's legendary run putting down more than 4,000,000 miles in a 1995 Kenworth T600 comes to an end with a bang as Overdrive honors the owner-operator as Trucker of the Year.

March 28, 2025

Alan Kitzhaber's T600 scale model, and the real thing

FMCSA calls fraud a 'public safety crisis' in tech-focused MATS talk

The FMCSA on Friday at the Mid-America Truck Show took a hard stance against freight fraud, framing it as a threat to safety and the general public while promising a tech-powered crackdown.

March 28, 2025

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New insurer in trucking market at MATS for first time

Geico’s fairly new trucking insurance program, launched in 2023, is now available in nearly two-thirds of the country, with accelerated expansion underway. The company's first MATS appearance started Thursday, March 27.

March 28, 2025

Geico booth at MATS

FMCSA Chief Counsel on deregulating trucking, English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs

During a MATS session Thursday, FMCSA Chief Counsel Jesse Elison highlighted the agency's priorities under Trump II, and responded to questions from truckers in attendance related to English proficiency and non-domiciled CDLs.

March 27, 2025

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Part of anti-fraud bid, FMCSA to introduce new 'one-stop shop' for all carrier business

"The fraud experienced in the industry is coming from every corner and it's coming hard. We want to help mitigate that." FMCSA's Ken Riddle in announcing at MATS the new "Motus" one-stop shop for carrier compliance management coming in 2025.

March 27, 2025

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Industry details challenges to House subcommittee

From safety technologies to drug testing and driver training, four trucking industry stakeholders make their cases for trucking's top priorities as Congress prepares to reauthorize surface transportation programs.

March 26, 2025

Pictured are John Elliott, Executive Chairman, Load One, Past Chairman, Truckload Carriers Association; on behalf of the Truckload Carriers Association; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, CRH; on behalf of the Shippers Coalition; Dan Glessing, President, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation; on behalf of the American Farm Bureau Federation;; and Cole Scandaglia, Senior Legislative Representative and Policy Advisor, International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Partners in Business

Good news, bad news: Owner-operator revenue down, but income finally rising

Savings on fuel and operational shifts (better efficiency, more miles, length of haul shifts or other adjustments) led income to rise in 2024 for owner-operators -- a first in the last three years. That's despite continuing rates and revenue decline.

March 27, 2025

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Owner-ops see trucking insurance savings with tech, shopping around

Investing in technology -- and utilizing it to improve safety -- can have a notable impact on trucking insurance premiums. Depending on your situation, it could also pay off to shop around prior to renewal.

March 21, 2025

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Driverless trucking in 'first innings,' but fears rise of a blowout game

When fully automated, legal and truly driverless trucks are a functionality reality, who needs trucking companies, truck drivers, even traditional truck makers anymore?

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Custom 1954 International built on Pete 359 frame

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Leighton Transport offers big-fleet clout with boutique care

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TQL, C.H. Robinson accused of federal racketeering with illegal carrier network

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One man, one truck: Robert Forsyth's long strides to the right size for profit

Study shows huge performance variance in diesel fuel across North America

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